Moncenisio, Alpine municipality in Metropolitan City of Turin, Italy
Moncenisio is a small Alpine commune situated at about 1,460 meters (4,790 feet) elevation in the Piedmont region. The settlement sits near the French border surrounded by rugged mountainous terrain.
The settlement was originally called Ferrera Cenisio before being renamed after World War II. For centuries it served as a key waypoint along trade routes connecting Italy and France.
The name references the nearby mountain pass and reflects the Alpine heritage that shapes community life here. Residents maintain traditions deeply connected to mountain living and seasonal rhythms that define the area.
The location is reachable by road networks connecting to Turin, which lies about 60 kilometers to the west. Mountain roads can vary in conditions depending on the season and require careful driving.
This is one of the least populated places in the area with just around 30 permanent residents. Despite the small number of inhabitants, the settlement maintains its own municipal administration and local identity.
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